Simple, easy, and mess free!
These brownies are so easy to make. Pile all your ingredients into a food processor and viola! You’ve got delicious brownie batter made from BLACK BEANS!
Yes…ya heard right! These brownies are made with heart healthy, fibrous black beans. I was shocked at how moist they were! They are absolutely delicious and will become a new dessert staple of mine 🙂
I’m prepping for a Women’s Seminar next week and need to introduce them to easy and simple ways to prepare gluten free goodies, minus all the expensive gluten free flours out there. Let’s face it, almond flour, coconut flour; as much as these are staples in my baking, they can be quite costly.
So if you need a chocolate fix that won’t break the bank, make these brownies!
Black beans are packed with protein and fiber, two key macronutrients that help to keep you fuller for longer. This is also beneficial for balancing blood sugar levels.
“One cup of black beans provides over 4 grams of soluble fiber, and this is precisely the type of fiber that researchers have found especially helpful in lowering blood cholesterol levels. Decreased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and myocardial infarct (MI, or heart attack) have both been associated with increased intake of soluble fiber from food” – WHF.
In just 1 cup of black beans, you’ll get a super dose of magnesium, B1, folate and iron. All nutrients essential for your health. Not to mention the extra magnesium and antioxidant boost you’ll get from the added cacao powder!
Now let’s get backing!
| Gluten Free Chocolatey Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients: 1 14oz. can black beans (I use Eden Organic) Directions
Other ingredient options: – Add 1/3 cup dried cherries for extra sweetness – Try using ½ cup maple syrup instead of coconut sugar – Butter works well instead of coconut oil – High quality cocoa powder can substituted for cacao – Top with toasted coconut flakes |
